My New Life!

Nov 18, 2010

Hello my name is Brenda and I am about to embark on my new life. About six months ago I was the biggest I have ever been weighing in at 453lbs. I could barely stand...doing the normal household chores was a struggle. I would sit most of the time. I would even be limited on going out to eat with my boys. I couldnt go if the restaraunt had booths. We would have to ask for a table. I wouldnt even go in cause I knew someone would be pointing and laughing. I knew that that would embarrass my family. There were very few places I would go. I couldnt play ball with my boys, I would be out of breathe completely or my knees wouldnt allow me to move around to catch it. When my youngest step son suddenly didnt want me taking him to the bus stop I started to wonder why. I decided to ask him one day. And bless his heart....he was so honest. What he said...I will never forget. He told me he was kinda embarrassed for me to stand up there with him cause I was so big. That was my turning point.

I had a friend of mine who mentioned that Hershey Medical Center had a weight loss program and that I should check it out. I was on the phone the same day making myself an appt to attend the informational seminar they were having. That was when my journey began and I knew I had a long way to go. My first step was to see if my insurance even covered it. They did. I thought...ok, good. I go to my first session with the dietician and she told me that the insurance company required that I lose 15lbs before surgery. Well...thats when It began. From that point on...I would eat the most healthiest of all the food in my house. I started watching my portions so even I did have to eat the bad stuff sometimes....It was ok...I just didnt eat so much. I started to walk. As much as it hurt my knees...I would do it anyway. Even if it was alittle bit at a time.  By the time I went to my next session I had lost a surprising 21 lbs. I was so excited. My dietician about went into shock. I showed her then how determined I am. I wanted this

It wasnt long that I would go back and little by little, the weight was coming off. I was so happy. Im up to having lost 65lbs before surgery. They were so happy with my progress that they pushed me through. I just rescently had my appointment with my surgeon and he set my date for Jan 3, 2011. I am so excited. I am so excited for my new life. I am excited to be able to do things with my step children and just enjoy my life. Im excited to be off my diabetes pills along with my blood pressure meds. I have started buying everything they said I would need and stocking up so I can do this right. I have ordered all my suppliments and ready to take this on.  I just wish I had more friends that had the same experience that  they could give me their feedback on. I will write more later when I know more.

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